2018 ANN

2018 ANNUAL REPORT

Compassion Endurance from Tina’s letter

In reality, the process of “emotional healing takes time, just like physical healing. - Tina Cloer “ Dear friends, It brings me joy to know that we were able to help 40,777 children across the state in 2018. Each year I am amazed at how many children and families’ lives we collectively have the opportunity to impact. Last year, we stood beside 71 youth who graduated from high school and helped 51 of them begin some form of higher education. We supported 656 men in their journey to establish relationships with their kids and experience the joy of being active Dads. We celebrated beside each child who met their forever family through adoption. We saw countless women move forward by taking steps to break the chains of addiction and domestic violence in order to give their children safety and stability. We saw many of the youth served through our shelters and in foster care begin to heal from the effects of traumatic childhood experiences. I always tell our new employees that it would be wonderful if In reality, Children’s Bureau had the ability to wave a magic wand to make the recovery process for the children and families go more quick- the process of ly. But, in reality, the process of emotional healing takes time, much like physical healing. Because each person and each pain heals at a different rate, we must have compassion and provide hope to each Mom, Dad and child that we serve. I am especially proud of our staff who stand beside these families as they over- come their challenges, each at their own pace. just like physical I am thankful to see many examples of compassion endurance, not only in our staff but also in our volunteers, donors and community healing. partners. It would be easy to become overwhelmed with the need in our communities, but we continue to witness the positive impact of the compas- sion that drives us and renews our capacity for the next person in need. In the coming year, I look forward to implementing new strategies to help children and their families move forward toward well-being and self-sufficien- cy. I am grateful to each Auxiliary member, donor, volunteer, corporate partner, community leader and staff person who helps us better our communities one life at a time. I appreciate you for finding it in your hearts to show enduring compas- sion to the children and families in our community who so desperately need it. As someone whose family was served by Children’s Bureau and shown life changing generosity, I am living proof of the lasting impact of a caring community. Fondly, Tina Cloer 1 Driven by Compassion

“What do you want to be when you grow up?” One of Linda’s most inspiring cases was working Almost all of us have a childhood memory connected to with a young girl named Hope. After Hope’s moth- this daunting question. For Linda Hershman, help- er died in a car accident, her father was referred to ing people was the answer. Children’s Bureau for crisis support services. At the “Actually, I wanted to be an attorney first,” laughed time, Hope was 18, expecting her first child and Linda. Even if the career path wasn’t exactly clear, grieving. Transportation was a major barrier for this it was Linda’s compassion and desire to help others family. Then an unforeseen opportunity presented that led her to social work. itself. GEICO, one of Children’s Bureau’s corporate “I grew up in a very poor family,” she partners, announced a car giveaway. Linda said. “Both of my parents worked nominated Hope to receive it, and she around the clock and barely made won! ends meet. But, we were taught to “Safe, stable transportation help others.” I’M HERE“ TO was life changing for this fami- The inspiration from her ly,” said Linda. The new car al- parents led Linda to earn a HELP PARENTS lowed Hope to get to work and Bachelor’s degree in Social MOVE PAST THE safely transport baby McKenna Work from Indiana University to doctor appointments. and become a home-based case STIGMA OF ASK- Nearly a year later, Hope’s manager at Children’s Bureau. journey with Children’s Bureau Today, she serves families just ING FOR HELP. has come full circle. The car from miles away from where she grew GEICO and support from Linda up. guided her to find steady employment “I’m here to help parents move past the and build up her savings. stigma of asking for help,” Linda said. She advo- “ When Hope began looking for her first apart- cates for families in the child welfare system by help- ment, she knew just who to call. Linda referred Hope ing them identify and address the things that have to another Children’s Bureau program to help her led to instability and unsafe environments for their find safe housing, create a budget and enroll at Ivy kids. Tech. Today, Hope is closer to her dream of a career Basic necessities that most of us take for grant- in nursing. ed are far out of reach for the families Linda meets. “I’m just so proud of her and the mother she has She has learned that each family faces its own unique become. She’s unstoppable,” Linda said. challenges. “At times, it can be frustrating to watch With compassion as the driving force, Linda con- a mom or dad’s lack of progress. But I stop and ask tinues to provide guidance and support to countless myself, what are the barriers that I am not seeing?” other Indiana families.

2 compassion help for a dad to new beds for get his license children in a reinstated reunited family

ALDI, Inc. Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield • BMO Harris Bank • DEEM, LLC • Delta Faucet Company • Huntington Bank • The Jackson Group • Weekends Only Furniture Outlet running water in AAA Exterminating, Inc. • Goelzer Investment Management, Inc. a child’s • Westpoint Private Client Group home

Accelerent • ADVISA • Caterpillar, Inc. • Commercial Office Environments • DEFENDERS • Duke Realty Corporation • First Merchants Corporation • GEICO Insurance • Image Pros • Insurance Management Group • Managed Health Services • Miller Pipeline • NFP Insurance Agency • Penske Chevrolet • Penske Honda • Shelton Machinery • Thompson Insurance & Financial Services

ADP, Inc. • Aadvanced Limousines • American Health & Wellness • Andrews Construction Co. • Braden Business Systems • CliftonLarsonAllen LLP • Community Management Services • EverEffect • Expense Reduction Analysts • new FE Moran Security Solutions • Holt Construction Group • Incrediplex furniture • Indy Family Chiropractic LLC • Katz, Sapper & Miller • Madison County for a Federal Credit Union • McGuire Sponsel, LLC • New World Collections family’s • Protective Insurance Company • Schmidt Associates, Inc. • Van Riper-Woodard Family Foundation home after a fire

enrichment steel-toed opportunities for boots for a children in residence father to start his new job at the shelters Corporate Partners Bring Compassion Full Circle

Children’s Bureau is proud to partner with companies that invest in the community by providing ALL kids a chance to succeed. The Children’s Bureau Corporate Partners Program provides companies with a mea- surable model for accomplishing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), or actions for social good. Our team is always identifying new ways to engage corporate partners’ employees in the mission supported by their employer. We take responsibility for informing and engaging a compa- ny’s greatest asset – its employees – through branding, recurring visibility and regular invitations to volunteer.

I BELIEVE WHAT“ YOU GIVE, YOU GET BACK. READING TO THE KIDS GIVES ME THE OPPORTUNI­TY TO EXPERI- ENCE IT. I FEEL BEYOND HUM- BLED AND BLESSED TO BE A PART OF THEIR LIVES EACH AND EVERY TIME! -Leslie Dickman, AAA Exterminating

“ 5 Revenue

Government Contracts ...... $26,605,250 Contributions/Special Events ...... $689,522 Grants ...... $518,045 In-Kind ...... $353,683 Other Income ...... $971,591 United Way ...... $706,205 $29,844,296

Community Partners AAA Hoosier Motor Club CareSource Exchange Club Foundation of Anderson, Inc. Gregory & Appel Insurance AARCH Resource Group at Honda Cathedral HS Exchange Club of Speedway Hancock County Community Foundation, Inc. Manufacturing of Indiana CBTS Executive Financial Planning Group Hendricks County Community Foundation Abundant Faith Apostolic Church Cheesecake Factory Executive Management Services, Inc. Heritage Fund, The Community Access Children’s Bureau Auxiliary Experian Information Solutions, Inc. Foundation of Bartholomew Amack’s Well, Inc. Christ Church Cathedral Express Employment Professionals HomeAdvisor Amazon Smile Foundation Comfort Cases Family and Youth Services Bureau Hoosier Park Racing & Casino Amazon.Com GATO Team Community Health Network Supported Program Huntington Insurance Amazon.com.indc LLC Complete Structural Consulting, Inc. Festival Music Society Inc Hurco Companies, Inc. American Wholesale Furniture CostCo Wholesale Fink, Roberts, & Petrie I.B.E.W. Local Union #725 AMG Engineering Critter Control Of Hamilton County First Internet Bank Ice Miller Anderson Noon Exchange Club Crossroads Recycling, Inc. First Person Advisors Incrediplex Angie’s List Crouching Tigers Flaherty & Collins Indiana Assoc. for Healthcare Quality Anthem Foundation CSX Corporation Force Communications Indiana Diaper Bank ArcelorMittal Matching Gifts Program CTI Construction, LLC Fostering The Future Now Indiana Grand Casino Arni’s Restaurant, Inc. Cushman & Wakefield Franklin Guardian Service Indiana Members Foundation Aspire Indiana, Inc. Dave Thomas Foundation For Adoption Frazee Gardens Indiana Pacers Bank of England Mortgage Indy Deercross Apartments Frontier Paper and Packaging Indiana Youth Services Association BC Awards Deja Vu G Michael Salon Indianapolis Colts Berger Hargis Landscape Management Delivra Gamma Phi Delta Sorority Indianapolis Indians Blue Sky Technology Delta Dental Gannett DESC Indianapolis Monthly Books & Brews LLC Drink GP LLC Gannett Foundation Indianapolis Power & Light Company Bose, McKinney & Evans LLP Employees of Caterpillar, Inc. Gap Foundation Indy Eleven Box of Balloons Employees of Geico GEICO Indy Folk Fest Brigham Family Foundation EMS Giving Assistant Indy Native Creative Burger Study enVista, LLC Global Children Foundation Indiana Indy Sports & Entertainment LLC Caezza Technical Services Estate of George Keller Goldfish Swim School International Gaming Technology Indiana 6 Caldwell VanRiper Evans Audio Visual Goodman Campbell Brain and Spine ISU Credit Union Expenses

Programs and Services ...... $24,742,579 Management/General ...... $3,607,820 Fundraising ...... $729,229

$29,079,628

John Abbott College Morgan County Prevent Child Abuse Salesforce.org The Brave Heart Foundation John Wesley Free Methodist Church Mount Vernon Community Missionary Salt on Mass The District Tap JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. Baptist Church Sandler Training, Trustpointe The Glick Family Foundation Kompose Yoga Moyer Fine Jewelers Scooch The Glick Gives Fund, a fund of Central Krietenstein American Legion Post 104 Navigant Consulting Scrapbasket Quilt Guild Indiana Community Foundation Laborers’ International Union of Nicholas H. Noyes Jr. Scrip The Herbert Simon Family Foundation North America - Local No. 204 Memorial Foundation, Inc. Scrub Identity The Hive Lambda Chi Alpha Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust Seland Chiropractic Center PC The Indianapolis Foundation Lambswear Inc Office Installation Services, Inc. Shiel Sexton Co., Inc. The RND Group Foundation, a fund of Lawrence North High School Band One America Financial Partners, Inc. Smart IT Staffing, Inc. - Corp Direct The Indianapolis Foundation Lash & Brow Design Co. Ossip Optometry Soma Church Incorporated The Summer Youth Program Fund, Lilly Endowment Inc. Pacers Foundation Southern Glaziers Wine & Spirits a fund of The Indianapolis Foundation Lola Blu Boutique Parallel Design Group of Indiana The Xerox Foundation Lumina Foundation PepsiCo Southern Rock Restaurants, LLC Theoris Group LUNA Language Services Premiere Business Solutions Sparx Athletic Refinery Ticket to Dream Foundation Macquarie Group Limited Prime47 St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church Tipton County Foundation Madison County Community Foundation, Inc. Prodigy Burger & Bar St. John Lutheran Church Top Golf Marketvision Research R W Baird St. Vincent’s Hospital Indianapolis, United Way Of Central Indiana Marquette Manor Raymond James Surgery Department UnitedHealth Group Masco Corporation Ray’s Trash Service, Inc. Starbucks Coffee Company Van Ausdall & Farrar Max L. & Jacqueline Gibson Foundation RCI State of IN-Disability Determination Bureau Wabash Valley Community Foundation Megan’s Fund RCR Technology Strada Education Network Walmart Foundation Memo Marketing Group Red Key Tavern Sysco Indianapolis, LLC Well Done Services Merrill Lynch Renovia TCC Software Solutions Wells Fargo Bank Mickey’s Camp For Men Republic National Distributing Company Team Teague Foundation Wilcox Environmental Engineering Mickey’s Camp for Women Revive The World Ministries Techlocity Williamson Run Neighborhood Playgroup Millennium Sounds Riebes Napa Auto Parts Teknabyte Consulting Wyndham Destinations MiraVista Diagnostics, LLC Riviera Club Water Aerobics TEKsystems Wyndham Indianapolis- West MJ Insurance Inc. Roberts Camera The Angie’s List Foundation, a fund of Zander Sterling, LLC Monarch Beverage Roche Diagnostics Corporation Central Indiana Community Foundation Zink Distributing 7 Our Donors

$10,000+

Polly A. Moore Donna Reynolds & David Whitman

$5,000-9,999 Ann & David Frick Jim & Sally Shelton Tom & Jenny Froehle Nick & Allison Shelton John Huesing Mark Sogomian Matthew & Candice Nelson Richard Steele John Nendick Charles C. Williams $1,000-4,999 talent Deborah & Douglas Balogh Julie & Nigel Phealon Cheryl Battisti Sharon & Robert Reed Michael Berghoff Georgann Russell Tony & Polly Bonacuse Jenny & Charles Schalliol Rona & Jeffrey Howenstine Monica Bebley-Peacher John Bostwick Jean P. Steele Troy & Tammy Kafka Heather Berg Joseph & Laurie Breen Stephen & Santina Sullivan Gloria King William & Ellen Binder Gregory Brubach James & Susan Thompson Mark Kugar Carissa & Tony Bratcher Marc & Colleen Caito Stephen Lloyd Van Soelen Robin Ledyard Tom Briere Rob Clements Jayne M. Vaughn B.J. & George Maley Donita R. Brown Kurt Cohen Ram & Indira Yeleti Cameron Miller Matthew G. Bucken Cody & Seneca Coppotelli Mark Moorhead Katie Buckingham F. Peter & Betty Daniels Amy Phillips Keith Butler Marc Diebold $500-999 Chris & Laura Phillips Cyndie Campbell Joseph Giordano Mike & Amy Alley Janet Reardon Scott & Chere Campbell Marvin L. & Jane Marie Hackman Emily Biehn Brad & Robin Riley Cynthia Noemi Cardona Jack Beatty & Carrie Henderson Annette & Peter Brown Scott & Katy Stowers Austin Carmony Eileen Holland Jeanna R. Brown Charles Thompson Erin K. Carter Carrie Houston Melynda Corya Buher H. Jeffery Whitaker Gordon Castetter Connie & Larry Kane Latefe & Dew Trobridge Lisa Zugschwerdt Will Claywell Steven & Michele Kawiecki Todd A. Finnell Sally Cleveland Jama Edwards Kaye Robert S. Flint ll Gary & Joyce Clinkenbeard Mark Kellett Judith Ganser $100-499 Olivia Cloer Roger Kessler Gina Giacone Whalen L. Abbott Timothy F. Coleman Ann King Dave & Judith Haas Charlotte Allen J. Andrew Concannon Janice Klein David & Gina Hartley Mark & Cris Antreasian Dawn L. Cooper Steve Maudlin Lisa Helton Regina Armstrong Jeremy Cox John Moriarty & Laura Volk Denise L. Hershberger Anat Ashkenazi Cindy Crum Jon Owens David & Celeste Hinko Charles & Suzanne Beard Erika & Jason Cuadrado 8 Carolyn Culver Robert Hall Cinde Kellett Stephen A. Robinson Paul De Mond Charles & Mary Ham Eric Knapp Olivia Roney Ann & Kenneth Dee Christian L. Hampton Erin Koester Pamela Rons Shannon Deganutti Starlena Hardimon Dorothea Lancaster-Raine Cathy & Ken Rood Lucy R. Dollens Heather Hawkins Kendra Langhans Alexander Rossi Megan Doster Richard J. Hayes Justin Lechlitner Mike Royce Angela Douglas Benjamin Heck Aaron LeGrand Paula L. Saks Linda Drook David Heinekamp Craig A. Lehman Lisa Jeanette Salinas Carrie Edmonds Kim Henry Michael Leous Kei & Yoko Sato Sheree L. Edwards George L. Hewitt, Jr. Allen B. & Robin Marie Leslie Bruce & Mary Schultz Kenneth W. Eltzroth II Virginia A. Hibbler Kimberly Lombardi Blake J. Schulz Michael English Daniel Hill Gregory Lupo Megan & Dan Scott James Ewing Grace F. Holland James Mack Carolyn Sharp Joan Fitzgibbon Bill & Carol Hosford Liza Markle Jody Shiveley Elizabeth Flynn Elissa Howard Stephen W. & Audrey J. Marmon Caitlin & Nick Smarrelli Ronna Flynn Teresita M. Hunt Suzanne McClure Mickey Smith Selina France Monique Irwin Albert C. & Yolunda V. McDonald Ruthie Ann Smith Denise Gang Mark & Melissa Jacobs James J. & Kathleen McGrath Katy Stowers Joseph Ryan Gerichs William Jannetta Chrissie McInturff Leisa Summers Pamela & Dustin Gilbert Robert & Claudia Johnson Linda C. Melton Scott Swan Janice Gilliam Charitable Fund Andre Miksha Scott Swearingen William Gona Thomas W. Jones Michelle Miller Karen Tarver Marcia Haddox Andrew Kays Paul Mitchell Kathy Tatum Alitsiya Hadzhieva Sam & Betty J. Keaton Julia Moffitt Douglas & Rebecca Tharp Alex Montagano Delisea R. Threat Dr. & Mrs. John Morse John & Patty Torr Aimee Morton Jeremy Tranter Michael & Jennifer Murray Jeff Tucker Naomi & Andrew Murtagh Angela Turner time Kristin Marie Nolan Matthew Waggoner Barbara A. Ortiz Michael Wakefield Abi Osthimer Mark P. Wallischeck Alan Palkowitz Tim Warner Aaron Parker Brad Washburn Libby Parkins Erin Weesner Alan L. Parks Carole Whitsken-Puls Marilyn Pecsok Dorothy Williams Joanne Pelusey Kathey & Alan Williams Cindy Philipson Shawn P. Williams Andrew Pickett Sherry L. Williams Natasha Pulley Casey Wilson Mark & Patricia Rasdall Michelle & Joseph Woschitz Dean N. Reed Taylor Yates Natasha Reilly David E. Young Doug Rice Joseph Zammuto Tyla P Richardson Mike & Dayna Zook Steven J. Riddle Eric Zudak Eric Riegner Tom & Carrie Zupancic Jessica Ring Debra A. Robinson 9 Sarah & Joseph Reeves Brittany Reynolds Our Donors (continued) Ryan Rhea Tyler Rieke $1-99 Shawna Cole Brian Harrington Malcolm Mason Barbara Riggs Michelle Adams Emma Collier Michael Harris Alex May Crystal Roberts Scott & Jayne A’Hearn Cheryl Colston Phillip Harris Corina McClaine Alfred Rock Elizabeth Alexander Robert G. Conrad Dan & Barb Hatfield Amber McClure Paul Roland Sarah & Gregory Amidon Scott & Liz Cooper Krista Hays Rebecca McCracken Tasha Russ Donna Anderson Sonya P. Copeland Joanne Heine Loreen A. McKanney Ashlee M. Salinetro Megan Anderson Emily Cosgrove Jaclyn Hendrickson Dawn McLucas Caitlin Scanlon Jason Andrews Caryn Costlow Gaylen Herfurth Adam Mears Nick Schrader Lex Bachus Eric Counsil Vanessa Hines Lindsey Meyer Sarah M. Schroeder Linda Bain Brian Crockett Hilary Hood Jim Miller Derek Schultz Carol & Kenneth Bandy Ashley Curry Sharon Horvath Liz Miller Shaun Schwartz Steve Bardach Christopher Daley Will Howe Christine A. Milne Pamela & John Schwarz Robert Graham Barrows Jason & Amanda Damron Scott Jacobs Jim & Darlene Miskovic Teresa Selmier Jared Beeler William S Davidson Brittany Johnson Cory Moore Julie Senn Nancy Blackwell Abby Davis Natalie Johnson Melissa A. Moran William Seprodi Kyle Bloyd Alison Davis Yolanda Johnson Josh Mote Cat Shell Allen Bock Christopher B. Deaton Barbra Jones Bobby Murrell Karen Shell Tom Bogle Chris Detert Jermaine Jones Charles Myers Ed & Tami Shelton Nicole R. Boykin Crystal Gayle DeVault Brooke Kanner Lannie Neal Emily J. Shelton James Boyles Peggy Dickey Dane Kelly Zach Nease Patricia Shelton Robert H. & Betty A. Michelle Dillon Susan Ellen Kennedy Dianca Neville Eric Shepherd Brabender Kimberly Donahue Tracey Kessens-Griffin Dawn Newerth Stephanie Shook Carly Brandon Jessica Eagle Susanna Khan Tiffany Noble Laken Sisko Keri Brantley Chris Edwards Amanda Kindred Vania Noel Jonathan Smith Christopher Brantman Stephen Enkema Darren King Kayla Nymeyer Stephen Smith Kenneth & Joey Brasseur Tony Fain Dekan Klein Patrick O’Connor Janet Sorg Andrea Bray Brian Thomas Fairley Michelle Koerner Kim Odle Jill St. Clair Emily Faith Brock Nathan Bobay Family John Kolcun Andrew Ogborn Kerstin A. Stahl Dorothy Madeline Brovedani April Farmer Fredda M. Kovacs Susan Oldfin Chrystal Steele Valerie Brown Sarah Pyle Fay Mike Kroger Mary Pahud Tracy L. Steinke Chris Bucher Marie-Line Finé Steven Krusie Nicole R. Park Michael Strack Sarah Burch William & Lauran Finn Jill & Jeremy Lair Melinda Patrick Nicholas Stubbs Ralph Burchert Laura Flynn April Lam Jessica Patterson Guy M. Stumm Nancy Burger Charollette Lorene Follis Tim & Cindy Lanane Michele Peggs-Mineart Hannah Sullivan Lisa Burris Cynthia Fox Freeman Cynthia Rae Lavoncher Bobbi Perrott Richard J. Swallow Kimeko Burton Adriana Yin Gao Patti LeRette Timothy Peters Leslie Taylor Corey Bush James George Audra Levy Lisa Petersen Margaret Tedrowe Payton Cale Katie Gigante James Lewis Dale Pike Robert J. Tender Mallory & James Calhoon Anne Gohman Kimberly Lewis Jesse Pitzer Steven Anthony Thompson Jennifer Camire Christopher Gomes Zach Little Gina Porter Mike Thomsen Joe Carmony Ileana J. Gonzalez Charles Lofton Jennifer M. Pruitt Darlene Tinsley Michael Carney Andrew & Sara Gosnell Connor Love John & Connie Purcell Loretta A. Tobin Diana Carson Ericka Graham-Hill Jason A. Loyd Jake Query Leann D. Trotter Lauren Cartmel Larry Greenbaum Courtney Luttrell Jennifer Query Sandra Troup-Smith Rachelle Chester JoeAnn Gupton Justin Lykins Angela Rabensteine Cynthia Uhrig Gregory D. Clark Bonnie Halterman John Maley Justin Grover Ramquist Elisabeth Ulshafer Kristina Clarke Lucia Hardy Kristi Manion Jason W. Randolph Lou & Margaret Urbancic Felicia D. Clemons Clay Hargitt Andrew & Beth Marsh Amit Rath Andy Usher Kiersten Clifford Katie Hargitt Edythe Marshall John Ravenscraft Helen Van Horn Tristan L. Cochran Lisa Hargitt Julian Martinez Cheryl Reed Tracie Villalpando Josh Colby Andrew Hargrove Heidi Marie Mason Caitlin Reese Elizabeth Voith 10 Curt Michael Walker Tina Cloer Justina Laporte Kelli Nicks Rodney Stanback Susan Walls Maria Clara Contreras Brittany Little Margaret Ohlrich Rachelle Steele Shannon Walsh Steven L. Cornner Michele Beth Logan Teresa Parke Phillip Stierwalt Sarah Walter Whitney Correll Denise Lovelace Thelma Pate Ericka Stiles Dennis & Cheryl Walters Lindsey Costa Karla Loy Tatenda Perry Abigail Swift Anthony Watts Kevin Cox Reba Luken Bousba Phetsomphou Megan Tagler Michael Riley Watts Emily Creech Andrew Lykens Laura Pope Sheri Lynn Taylor Elizabeth Weir Kelley Cruse-Nicholson Madhurima Mallik Nancy J. Price Penny Thomerson William Welch Nicole Culley Whitney Mallow Traci Price Charlene Tillman Nikki Wenck Brian Davison Denise Martin Jerrie Quinn Brigida Valerio Audrey Wessel Jeffrey Day Michael Martin Shelly Ramsey Kaylin Verbarg Corey & Barb Westra Robert Day Andra Martinez Tamara Rankin Brant C. Vogt Nicole Westra Tamra DeGroat Andrea N. Massey Mindy Rawlins Katie L. Wade Emily N. Whitaker Jaeline Delgado Kevin Mathews Meta L. Rudy Jeanvieve Wallick Jason White Jama Donovan Tammy Mathews Ryan Saxon Shelly Weaver Debra Whitman Stephanie Driver Jennifer McCarrell Carl Scheib Tashia Weaver John W. Wicker Breanna Ellis Ruth McGrady Tylor Schmitt Heather Weston Brett & Heather Williams Debra Enyart T. Etta McKenzie Jill Scholer Jennifer Widmer Briana I. Wilson Sara Evans Carol Miller Zachariah Schrink Megan Wills Dave Wilson Stephen Falajiki Heather Montgomery Elizabeth Showalter Shannon Winfrey Dustin Wilson Sarah Fann Beth Moore Matthew Smerdel Angela Workman Kat Winton Matthew & Stephanie Ifeoma Morrison Katelyn Smith Nancy & Robert Withington Fertucci Amy Newton Rose Snider Annie V. Wortham Nancy Fisher Kimberlie Wright Daniella Flowers Jamie Yan Misty Fuller Kathleen Yates Elizabeth Gaither Nick Yeoman Debra Garrett Esther Yoder Christopher Gendron Lauren Yoder Kory Gentry Charlotte Graves Current & Former Robert Gray Employee Giving Hannah Gregory Sharan Abdullah Starr Griffin Benjamin Abels John Harbor Jessica Almon Michelle Harrison Camille Anderson Morgan Hart Rodney Barbee Joli Heavin Kelsie Barva Kayla Hens Dawn Bass Lynn Holliday Heather Bauman Satin R. Howard Molly Benitez Rachel A. Hughes Mark Blackstad Tonya Hughes Ameena Blain Karen Hunter Megan Bohrer Henry Huynh Sherifat Boluwaji Christina Irvin Stephanie Brown Marjorie Johnson heart Valerie Brown Christopher Jordan Cynthia Brumfield Jill Kelly Tameka Buggs Diana Kennedy Jenna Cannon Jamie Kennedy Christina Chandler Mark Kern Jerome Cheatham Courtney King Emily Clark Rebecca Kinkoph Brooke Clawson Shelby Kraus 11 Donations in Honor of

Judy Bowen Ann Frick Janie and Mickey Maurer by Doug & Julie Bowen by Diane Robinson by Ann & David Frick Lillienne Khoury Carter Dr. Gerald “Crazylegs” Hayes Kathleen McGrath by Mary D. Tuazon by Steven Johnson by Katrina Gaerte Mike Cornell Carrie Henderson Randall Nored by Jama & Scott Donovan by Susan Bell by Nick & Hope Amor Corsaro Family Sam Hoofer The Showalter Family by Jack & Rosemarie Bayt by Stephen B. & Martie L. Hoofer by Cheryl Battisti by Mary Corsaro Janice Klein Walt Smith by Paul Corsaro by Judith Ganser by Carol Goins by Paul & Frances Corsaro by Nicholas & Kelly Nolan by Anthony Hughes Laura Steele by Paul Pittman Vivian Knueppel by Cynthia Yosha-Snyder by Shawn Schilling by Amy Knueppel by Donna Threlkeld Adra Wheeler by Amy Roetgerman Donations in Memory of Walter Atwell William Gluesenkamp Timothy Moloney by Guy Burgos by Lou Ann Gay by Diane Mikiska Dan Barnett Nancy Max Kappes Kathryn Monbouquette by Lauren Barnett by Ann Perry Fernkas by R. Martin Hill by Paul & Margo Gathers Judy Bowen Dick Rice by Richard & Helen Hayden by Lloyd Query by Doug Rice by Thomas & Sarah Lugar John Duncan Cotter by Sara A. Perry Morris Silverman by Robert & Louise Campbell by Susan B. Perry by Lou Ann Gay by Rex G. Cotter by Debra & Scott Stiffler by Judith Silverman by Rex G. Cotter, Jr. by Peyton Townes Paul F. Tuller by James Herrin Dorothy Metzger by F. Tuller, Jr. by Wayne & Erma Robbins by Jama & Scott Donovan by Kurt & April Schmahl by Joan & John Grimes Vicki Walterman by Mike & Rhonda St. John by Barbara & Frank Hoffman by Joseph Walterman Ernest Frankson by John & Tammy McGinnis Fred Wurster by Lanette Frankson by Kathleen & Scott Privett by Diane Mikiska by Leslie & Barbara Souders by Cheryl & Mark Westphal

12 Kristin Neal Sally Shelton Nathan Nichols Kayla Short Volunteers & Groups Randall Nored Kara Showley Kayla Nymeyer Joshua Shuck Mojisola Olorodde Kate Shuck Donations in Honor of OneAmerica Jocelyn Sifferlen Benjamin Abels Randie Dial David Hunt David Leising Jeremy Owens Kaitlin Sims Yewande Adetokunbo Connor Dickerson Molly Hyson Jeremy Lil Erinne Palmer-Mitchell Jones Morgan Sizemore Sam Alderfer Leslie Dickmann Indianapolis Early Music Judy Long Aaron Parker Jamie Skerston Kristian Aleixo Damon Dobbs (Daily Bread and Butter) Jon Loomis Tatenda Perry Caitlin Smarelli Scott Andrews Jama Donovan Indy93 Patrick Louderback The Phan Pam Smith Debra Archer Megan Doster Kanch Ishwar Shawna Lowder Larry Phelps Angela Sorrell Ashley Asante-Doyle Brooklyn Doup ITOWN Jessica Lowery Laura Phillips Jennifer Spector Joe Ashcraft Vanessa Dove Carla James Mary Ann Lucas Sarah Phillips John Sprouse Raymond Atwater Garrett Duffy Juanita Johnson Emily Luken Virginia Phillips Beth Stapleton Kelly Baker Terri Edwards Karen Johnson Kim Lykken Adam Pickering Ray Stapleton Joe Barclay Steve Egan Micah Johnson Alexa Mahabeer Jobie Pinner Rachelle Steele Jason Barker Nora Elder Sydney Johnson Whitney Mallow Randy Pryor Ericka Stiles Maurice Barnes Kenny Eltzroth Brennen Jones Marcus Manges Josh Raver Abby Swift Sherry Bastine Lyneisa English Pam Kauffman Jeremy Manning Whitney Raver Shadow Tennison Sherry Beaumont Sara Evans Veronica Kelley Mike Martin Jailyn Recinos Stephanie Tolin Lora Behlmer Kate Fagan Jill Kelly Claire Mauschbaugh Sunny Reed Trinity Church Ben Belt Josh Falcon Twana Kelly Alex May Darby Rich Heather Tucker Allison Benge Stephanie Fertucci Jamie Kenyon Katie McCarty Heather Ricks UIndy Biology Club Laurie Bickell Lucas Figueiredo Betsy Kerr Jiamia McCoy Rachel Robb UPS Liz Birmingham Amanda Fisher Glenda Kimbrell Daniel McDonald Destiny Roberts Jessica Vitz Kathryn Blacker Jim Fisher Eboni Knott Kelly McGreal Lori Roberts Stevi Waggoner Craig Borgert Nancy Fisher Lauren Koester Troy McIntyre Matt Roberts Elaine Washington Lisa Bornman Lindsey Fitzgerald Shawanna Lacy Sharon McKinley Olivia Roney Ronald Webb Kenyatta Bowie Caryn Flowers Katy LaFountain Amanda Melsheimer Caitlin Scanlon Kristen Wentworth Donations in Memory of Robert Bowser Niccole Fortunato Ashley Lambert Mercy Road Church Schmidt Associates Jennifer Widmer America Bragg Rick Francis Jenna Lammott Jeff Miller Tylor Schmitt Trent Wilburn Dawn Bratton Kristin Fromson Shabaka Lands LaPorsha Mitchell Emily Schroeder Amy Williamson Ruby Burks Matt Gale Emily Larrabee Sandy Moon Kristine Scott Blaire Wills Busey Bank Andrew Gebuhr Scott Larson Ifeoma Morrison Megan Scott Austin Winston Gerald Bush Kory Gentry Brock Legere Jim Muir Britaney Searing Amy Woodall Nicholas Byrdo Andrew Gettz Ghislene Legere Kimberly Mutuszak Jim Shelton Jaime Young Greg Cauble Juliana Gettz Children’s Bureau Auxiliary Elizabeth Gibson Andrea Clem Amy Gillette Jason Clodfelder Brady Gilreath Young Professionals Olivia Cloer Erica Glenn Lee Clouse Lisa Gray Advisory Board Commercial Office Envi- Monique Gwynn ronments Heather Haas Sara Cook Nancy Hadley Lindsey Costa Olga Hall Rex and Julie Cotter Brittany Hamrick Kevin Cox Toby Hardin Scottie Craig Kye Hawkins Nicolas Cullina Shawn Haymaker Kassidi Curtis Julia Henry Darlene Daniels Lynn Holliday Jaeline Delgado Patti Howard Kim DelPrince Jennifer Hughes DFAS Rachel Hughes The Cause is her Endurance

Ashley Asante-Doyle describes herself as a “lifer.” going through. We see families in crisis. We see do- Although she’s only been with Children’s Bureau for mestic violence, substance abuse, homelessness and seven and a half years, her commitment to serving hopelessness. But we’re here to help them get to the others has been a lifelong journey. There was never other side,” she said. a doubt in Ashley’s mind that she was born to advo- Ashley remembers working with a young mother cate for those in need. named April who was struggling to escape domestic “I didn’t pick social work, it picked me,” she said. violence. “April wasn’t a bad person, but she wasn’t Now the Director of Home-Based Services in making good choices for her kids. I would get texts at Marion County, her time in the social work field 10 or 11 o’clock at night, and I’d be on my way,” has been filled with determination and she said. “I picked her up from the side of growth. Ashley’s career path began the road after fights with her boyfriend with a job at the Indiana Juvenile and even after she was sent to jail. I Detention Center. She recalls how she wanted to change. And it was difficult it was to watch young peo- IN A“ WAY, my job to get her there.” ple struggle and how helplessly she When April was ready, Ashley wanted to support them. “I wanted WE BECOME helped her move away for a fresh to be on the treatment side. I want- start. The separation allowed her ed to help these kids before they got THEIR to focus on being a better mother to this place in their lives.” So she set for her kids and get her life back her sights on social work. Ashley was FAMILY. on track. first hired as a part-time administra- “I try to focus on the success sto- tive assistant at Children’s Bureau. ries,” Ashley said. “I focus on the fami- “I was immediately connected to the lies I know I helped get to a better place. We mission,” she said. It was that connection come into their homes. We see them regularly. that made her decide to go back to school to finish We do our best to help them through a very dark time. her Associate’s degree and begin working directly In“ a way, we become their family.” with the families. Building rapport with clients came Ashley’s determination led her to take a leap for- naturally to Ashley. So when the opportunity arose, ward and return to school once more to earn a Mas- she returned to school, earned a Bachelor’s degree ter’s degree. Today she uses her education, experience, and started working as a case manager. passion and commitment to excellence in her position “I fell in love with the job,” Ashley said. “Hearing as Director of Home-Based Services in Marion County. ‘you changed my life’ — even from just one person — “It’s so rewarding to look back. I started in a support makes everything worthwhile. I knew what I was doing position — what feels like a lifetime ago — and now I’m was truly meaningful,” she explained. overseeing that same program.” Working with families “in the system” can be chal- After seven and a half years with the agency, this “lifer” lenging even on the best days. After her time in the is still looking ahead. “I’m fighting for a cause greater than field, Ashley is no stranger to secondary trauma. “We me — I’m fighting for our children. As long as I can make experience the side effects from what our clients are a difference in people’s lives, I’ll be right here,” Ashley said.

14 committed to excellence Executive Board of Directors

Staff Nick Shelton ...... Chair Joseph Breen ...... Vice Chair Tina Cloer Carrie Houston ...... Secretary President/CEO Matt Nelson ...... Treasurer Donna Reynolds ...... Immediate Past Chair Mark Kern Amy Longoria CFO Ann Frick, Honorary Lifetime Member Andrea Phillips Jill Atteberry Kelly B.J. Maley, Honorary Lifetime Member VP of Community-Based Services Carole Puls Carrie Henderson Brooke Clawson Chris Phillips VP of Adoption & Foster Care Cody Coppotelli Deborah Balogh Annie Martinez Emily Biehn VP of Communications & Development Gordon Castetter Jr. Dr. Gloria Berlanga King Ericka Stiles Jenny Froehle VP of Quality & Innovation John Huesing Jon Owens Abby Swift Katy Stowers VP of Residential & Older Youth Services Kayla Nymeyer Kevin Poad Darlene Daniels Lisa Gomperts VP of Human Resources Marilyn Pecsok Michelle Kawiecki Kevin Cox Dr. Ramarao Yeleti VP of Information Systems Richard Hayes Rona Howenstine Rachelle Steele Santina Sullivan Associate VP of Community-Based Services Steve Abdalla Tony Bonacuse

16 The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, “known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of the depths.

These persons have an understanding of life that fills them with compassion, gentleness, and a deep loving concern. Beautiful people do not just happen. - Elisabeth Kubler-Ross “ This annual report is dedicated to the

Auxiliary for 87 years of compassion endurance.